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C3 AHC

1999 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,365 mi
Last recorded112,365 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 AHC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 112,365 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 112,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,158 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 107,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,999 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 105,972 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 105,972 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 104,763 miles

Front Lower crossmember panel corroded but not considered excessive

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 104,763 miles

Front Lower crossmember panel corroded but not considered excessive

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 104,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded but has no leak of gases

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 103,706 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 102,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system in poor condition due to rust.

Fuel lines corroded.

Handbrake cable corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 102,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system in poor condition due to rust.

Fuel lines corroded.

Handbrake cable corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 110,523 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 12 Aug 2009 99,227 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 97,601 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 92,555 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 92,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 86,239 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 86,239 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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C3 AHC is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 76,018 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 AHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C3 AHC registered?

C3 AHC is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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